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EEC 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kalwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Nuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalwa comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - I'm Broken. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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301 lbs
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343 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Kalwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sho Nuff!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalwa checks a low kick from Nuff.
Nuff thows a body shot but no joy.
Kalwa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nuff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nuff throws a solid leg kick but Kalwa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nuff.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nuff.
Nuff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalwa feints and as Nuff raises his hands in defense, Kalwa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nuff keeping moving, preventing Kalwa from controlling successfully.
Kalwa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nuff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalwa.
Kalwa wants to pass the guard but Nuff is keeping the position.
Kalwa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nuff can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalwa trying to move into half guard but instead Nuff has managed to sweep!
Nuff wants to stand but Kalwa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kalwa wants to control but Nuff passes easily into half guard.
Kalwa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nuff on the ground.
Kalwa is breathing heavily.
Nuff decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nuff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Kalwa.
It looks like Sho Nuff has been cut.
A big right from Kalwa misses.
Nuff scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Nuff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sho Nuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nuff connects with a solid leg kick.
Nuff thuds his shin into the meat of Kalwa's side.
Nuff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalwa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Nuff.
Nuff forces Kalwa back against the cage and clinches.
Nuff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalwa avoids it.
Kalwa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nuff tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalwa avoids the damage to the body.
Kalwa avoiding damage as Nuff throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalwa is looking to control Nuff's arms but Nuff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalwa has his back to the cage.
Nuff tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalwa avoids the damage to the body.
Nuff misses with an elbow strike.
Kalwa looking to slow down the pace here.
Kalwa is trying to drag Nuff to the mat but Nuff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nuff prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kalwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalwa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nuff missing with knees to the body.
Nuff unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kalwa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nuff looking to throw knees to the head but Kalwa is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nuff misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kalwa is looking to control Nuff's arms but Nuff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalwa has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalwa's brow.
Kalwa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuff misses with an elbow strike.
Kalwa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nuff throws an elbow but it misses.
Nuff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kalwa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nuff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalwa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nuff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Nuff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sho Nuff's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kalwa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kalwa swinging wilding here.
Kalwa misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nuff is looking to chop away at Kalwa's legs.
Adam Kalwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalwa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalwa misses with a hook. Nuff ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Nuff slams his shin into Kalwa's torso.
Kalwa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalwa misses with a wild combination.
Nuff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nuff.
Nuff lands a nice looking body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nuff - that will leave a mark!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalwa misses with a few strikes there.
Kalwa tries to keep at a distance but Nuff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nuff landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Nuff.
Nuff lands an elbow just above Kalwa 's eye.
Nuff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nuff is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nuff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Kalwa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nuff lands a nice elbow.
Kalwa has Nuff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nuff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Nuff.
Nuff lands an elbow just above Kalwa 's eye.
Kalwa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kalwa tries to pull guard but Nuff holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalwa drops back down to his feet.
Kalwa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nuff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalwa.
Knees to the body from Nuff.
Nuff missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nuff.
Nuff lands an elbow that stopped Kalwa in his tracks for a moment.
Kalwa blocks an elbow strike from Nuff.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalwa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kalwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalwa stalling in the clinch but Nuff improves position.
Kalwa avoids a wild elbow strike from Nuff.
Kalwa is looking to control Nuff's arms but Nuff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalwa has his back to the cage.
Nuff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalwa is defending well for now.
Nuff tries a knee to the head but Kalwa blocks it.
Kalwa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nuff is keeping busy.
Nuff blocking some punches.
Nuff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kalwa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nuff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nuff is pressed up against the cage. Kalwa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nuff down to the mat. Nuff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kalwa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nuff.
Nuff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuff throws the kick towards the body but Kalwa avoids it.
Kalwa moves out of range of the leg kick from Nuff.
Nuff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuff dodges the punch combination from Kalwa.
Kalwa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nuff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalwa throws a right and a left that Nuff avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Nuff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sho Nuff's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kalwa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sho Nuff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalwa.
Kalwa has a takedown stuffed.
Nuff lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Kalwa misses its intended target.
Nuff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalwa throws a series of punches but Nuff moves out of range.
Nuff lands a head kick. Kalwa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuff lands with a slapping head kick.
Nuff lands a head kick. Kalwa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nuff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuff throws a low kick, looking for Kalwa's leg but Kalwa calmly moves out of range.
Kalwa tries for a takedown but Nuff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalwa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nuff.
Kalwa misses with a few strikes there.
Nuff scores with a kick to the body.
Kalwa misses with the combination.
Kalwa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sho Nuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nuff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kalwa's head.
No joy there for Kalwa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalwa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalwa throws a right and a left that Nuff avoids nicely.
Nuff scores with a push kick.
Nuff defending well as Kalwa loads up on a big left hand.
Nuff delivers a nice body kick.
Nuff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nuff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nuff thuds his shin into the meat of Kalwa's side.
Kalwa throws a big shot that misses.
Nuff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalwa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Nuff.
Kalwa fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Nuff.
Nuff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nuff throws out a leg kick but Kalwa moves out of range and Nuff only half commits.
Nuff avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nuff.
A combination from Kalwa does no damage.
Nuff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kalwa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuff scores with a nice body kick.
Kalwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nuff.
Nuff connects with a solid leg kick.
Adam Kalwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalwa looks to land a combination but Nuff avoids it well.
Nuff throws a front kick that sends Kalwa stumbling back into the cage.
Nuff slips a jab and a cross from Kalwa.
Nuff throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kalwa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nuff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalwa shoots in for a takedown but Nuff shows good takedown defense.
Sho Nuff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kalwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Nuff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nuff winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Nuff!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smith Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesson has chosen Bodies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Furlong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Furlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smith Wesson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furlong fails to land the takedown.
Wesson cracks Furlong with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furlong is defended easily by Wesson.
Furlong closes the distance and clinches up with Wesson, looking for a takedown. Furlong pushes Wesson against the cage but Wesson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Furlong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wesson lands with a cross.
Furlong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wesson feints and then cracks Furlong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Furlong down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Wesson throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Furlong is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Smith Wesson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Velvet Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Big Pimpin as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Velvet Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Cain saw that one coming.
Cain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Cain. Cain gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Cain with that takedown attempt.
Cain closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Cain pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Cain in a clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones drops Cain with a nice combination! Jones dives into Cain's guard, looking to finish!
Cain is rocked!
Cain is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Oh Cain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cain drops his hands momentarily. Jones doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Cain staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Cain doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Velvet Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holliday comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. The key to victory for John Holliday has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Justice!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holliday can pounce on him.
Holliday lands a right hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Holliday.
Holliday connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Justice to the floor! Holliday dives in looking for the finish!
Justice is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holliday is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Holliday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Justice is just riding it out for now. Holliday eventually gives up the hold.
Holliday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Justice is trying to get back to full guard.
Justice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holliday pulls his head out easily.
Holliday lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Justice wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holliday is looking for a kimura here.
Justice wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holliday is looking for a kimura but Justice is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holliday to get the leverage.
Holliday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Justice is just riding it out for now. Holliday eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Justice looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holliday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Justice throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holliday was covering up waiting for the punch and Justice finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice drops back looking for a leg! Holliday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holliday manages to kick Justice off! Justice jumps back into Holliday's guard.
Justice postures up and lands a big shot to Holliday's brow.
Justice is pushing down on Holliday's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holliday is fighting to maintain full guard but Justice has managed to sneak the leg through.
Justice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Justice seems to be working for a kimura but Holliday defends the submission attempt.
Justice looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Holliday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justice's back!
Holliday working for a choke but Justice is defending well.
Justice is having to fend off submission attempts from Holliday, who is looking to sink in the choke. Holliday doesn't have the hooks in though and Justice manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holliday keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Justice looking to pass the guard.
Justice drops back looking for a leg! Holliday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holliday manages to kick Justice off! Justice jumps back into Holliday's guard.
Holliday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holliday has his foot on Justice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Justice works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justice is pushing down on Holliday's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holliday is fighting to maintain full guard but Justice has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holliday punching from the bottom.
Justice in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Holliday tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Justice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Justice!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lord Humungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humungus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Speech. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Humungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Green!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws the left hand but Humungus avoids the punch easily.
Humungus fails with the takedown.
Green misses with an uppercut. Humungus saw that one coming.
Humungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Humungus defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Humungus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Humungus throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Humungus ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green dodges the punch combination from Humungus.
Humungus misses with the combination.
Reggie Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humungus stalks Green and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Green's face. Green staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humungus moves into the clinch successfully.
Humungus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Green prevents a body shot from Humungus.
Humungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Green.
Humungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Green.
Humungus blocks an uppercut.
Green works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Humungus's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Humungus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green.
Humungus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Green stalling in the clinch.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green throws a series of punches but Humungus moves out of range.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Humungus throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Humungus tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Humungus. Humungus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Humungus scores with a jab to the head.
Humungus throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Humungus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
Humungus is breathing heavily.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Humungus slips a straight right by Green.
Green takes a kick to the side of the head.
Green drops Humungus with a nice combination! Green dives into Humungus's guard, looking to finish!
Humungus is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Humungus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Humungus connects with a looping right hand.
Humungus seems to have got his legs back now.
Humungus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A clash of legs there as Green blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Humungus moves out of range of the strikes.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Humungus cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Green.
Reggie Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Humungus moves out of range easily.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green throws a jab when Humungus was well out of range.
Humungus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Humungus throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Humungus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Humungus.
Humungus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Humungus throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Humungus lands a right hand.
Humungus throws an elbow that misses.
Humungus jumps guard and drags Green to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to stand up but Humungus won't let him.
Humungus working a defensive guard here.
Humungus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green drops back looking for a leg! Humungus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Humungus manages to kick Green off! Green jumps back into Humungus's guard.
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Humungus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Humungus's legs - danger averted.
Humungus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Humungus throwing strikes here but Green is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humungus looking to finish with strikes here!
Humungus misses with a head shot.
Green is looking to improve his position but Humungus isn't that keen on the idea.
Green takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Green is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Humungus misses with a head shot.
Humungus unloading with bombs!
Humungus lands a big shot there that rocks Green but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Green dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck for Humungus with that takedown attempt.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Humungus.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green throws a sloppy head kick
and Humungus counters with a takedown into side control.
Green is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Humungus off and has taken his back!
Green is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Humungus turns into Green and is now in his guard.
Humungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humungus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Humungus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Humungus tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green is breathing heavily.
Green keeping moving, preventing Humungus from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Green closes the distance looking to clinch
and Humungus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Humungus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green wants to clinch but Humungus slips to the side
and Humungus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Green misses with a hook to the body
and Humungus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lord Humungus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Humungus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Humungus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Humungus breaks from Green's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Green bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humungus working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Humungus has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
Humungus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Green gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Green gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Humungus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Humungus wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Humungus looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Humungus is looking to sweep but instead, Green has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to stand but Humungus has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Humungus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Humungus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Humungus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green is keen to just control but Humungus is a slippery customer.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Humungus defends it.
Humungus is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Humungus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Humungus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Green manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Humungus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Humungus chips away with some ground and pound.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Humungus forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Humungus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Humungus working over Green with some ground and pound. Green looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Humungus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Humungus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Humungus misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green misses the jab.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Humungus throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Humungus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Humungus closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Humungus pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Humungus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Green wants to clinch up but Humungus keeps it at a distance.
Humungus tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Humungus does it's job there.
Humungus looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
Humungus takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humungus moves out of range of the strikes.
Humungus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Humungus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Humungus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green scores with the left hand. Humungus knows he should have avoided that one.
Green throws a head kick but Humungus moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humungus falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Humungus cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Humungus - just one landing.
Humungus slips under a jab from Green.
Humungus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Green drops his hands momentarily and Humungus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Humungus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Humungus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Humungus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humungus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Humungus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Green is not content to let Humungus control the position.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green is pulling down on Humungus's head. It's preventing any offense from Humungus, at least for the moment.
Humungus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Humungus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Humungus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Humungus is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Humungus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Humungus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Green sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Humungus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Humungus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Humungus but great work by Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Humungus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Green's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Humungus defends it.
Humungus is trying to get back to full guard.
Humungus gets back to full guard.
Green wants to stand but Humungus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Humungus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lord Humungus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Humungus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Humungus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chino Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandito's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slayer -- South of Heaven. Thomas has chosen Lunatic Fringe by Red Ryder as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chino Bandito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandito throws a big shot that misses.
Bandito staying out of range there.
Bandito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Bandito.
Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Chino Bandito has been cut.
Bandito misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Bandito misses with a hook.
Bandito fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Chino Bandito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bandito. Bandito obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas lands with a hook. Bandito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandito moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Bandito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas misses with a hook. Bandito ducked under it nicely.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Bandito.
Bandito fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Bandito is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bandito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thomas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bandito tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thomas's legs.
Bandito working the ground and pound.
Bandito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bandito wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandito defends it well.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomas in particular looking to stall.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bandito is pressing down on Thomas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thomas pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thomas wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bandito holds on and takes a little breather.
Thomas wants to stand but Bandito has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Bandito looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas is working Bandito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bandito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas postures up in Bandito's guard and throws a big left but Bandito blocks it.
Thomas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito!
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas prevents Bandito from moving into mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bandito off and has taken his back!
Bandito covering up well under a barage of strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chino Bandito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chino Bandito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Doc Thomas has been cut.
A left lands for Bandito.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Bandito tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandito throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Bandito throws a head kick that misses.
Bandito lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Chino Bandito is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandito misses with an uppercut.
Thomas scores with a one two! Bandito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandito has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Bandito throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bandito.
Thomas tries to circle away but Bandito has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bandito.
Bandito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bandito lands a jab to the head.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Bandito avoids it well.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Bandito.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Bandito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandito is just out of range.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Bandito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
A big right from Bandito misses.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Thomas lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thomas slips a straight right by Bandito.
Thomas takes a swing at Bandito's ribcage but misses.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandito was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Bandito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandito throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
and Bandito counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas gets back to half guard.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandito.
Thomas moves into full guard.
Bandito trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito passes Thomas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandito moves into full mount! Thomas won't be happy about that!
Bandito is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bandito lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thomas can't escape the position.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Bandito putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandito prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.
Bandito punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thomas is in a horrible position here. Bandito smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thomas wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandito landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chino Bandito dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bandito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Bandito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doc Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandito works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Bandito's body.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandito manages to avoid it.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bandito misses the jab.
Bandito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Bandito throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandito throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Bandito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandito.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandito throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Bandito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Bandito lands a jab.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Bandito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandito.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bandito counters with a straight right hand.
Bandito feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Bandito changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there.
Bandito is pushing down on Thomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thomas is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas has hold of Bandito's hands but Bandito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bandito breaks from Thomas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandito with good strikes from the mount here!
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.
Bandito with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bandito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bandito looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chino Bandito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandito lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bandito.
Bandito lands a big shot there that rocks Thomas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bandito tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
Bandito cracks Thomas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bandito lands a nice shot to the head.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
Bandito lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandito lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That has opened up Doc Thomas's cut even more.
Thomas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chino Bandito clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bandito throws a head kick that misses.
The cut above Doc Thomas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bandito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bandito moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas misses the jab.
Bandito rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Bandito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
A nice combination there by Thomas.
Bandito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bandito tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bandito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandito.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Bandito moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Doc Thomas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Bandito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandito shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bandito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Bandito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandito.
Thomas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandito moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
A big left from Bandito misses.
Bandito lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bandito to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Bandito sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Bandito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Bandito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Bandito had a free shot at his head there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doc Thomas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chino Bandito!
Chino Bandito is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dana Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simppa Koivu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whyte's entrance music is Imagine - John Lennon. A fine choice. Koivu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Omnium gatherum - The Return kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Simppa Koivu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dana Whyte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simppa Koivu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte moves away from the strike by Koivu.
Koivu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Koivu wants to control but Whyte is keeping busy.
Whyte wants to pass to mount but Koivu is defending the position.
Whyte thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Koivu to regain full guard.
Koivu is trying to keep Whyte in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whyte wants to control from the top but Koivu keeps moving.
Whyte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whyte throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte postures up in Koivu's guard and throws a big left but Koivu blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koivu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whyte scores with a takedown into Koivu's guard.
Koivu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivu is trying to keep Whyte in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whyte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whyte throws and elbow that misses. Koivu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whyte's guard. Nice move by Koivu!
Koivu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whyte holds on and takes a little breather.
Koivu trying to control the position from guard on top but Whyte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Whyte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koivu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koivu misses with a wild body shot.
Koivu misses the jab.
Koivu throws a hook but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Whyte shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Whyte passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Koivu!
Koivu is desperately trying to improve his position but Whyte has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Whyte connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Whyte looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivu is bucking up trying to escape but Whyte cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koivu tries to hold on but Whyte postures up.
Whyte content just to control the position here.
Whyte looking to ground and pound but Koivu is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivu is in a horrible position here. Whyte smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koivu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Whyte dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whyte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koivu is fending him off so far but Whyte persists. Nope, Koivu circles away and we're back to standing.
Whyte misses with a head kick.
Koivu misses the jab.
Koivu throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it.
Koivu throws a leg kick but Whyte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whyte misses with a double jab.
Whyte checks the leg kick.
Koivu lunges at Whyte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whyte's hand.
Koivu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Koivu is looking to score with low kicks.
Whyte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koivu sprawls well initially but Whyte persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koivu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whyte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whyte is keen to just control but Koivu is a slippery customer.
Whyte prevents Koivu from improving his position.
Koivu gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte throwing strikes but missing.
Whyte is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dana Whyte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whyte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koivu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whyte has managed to get both his arms back between Koivu's legs - danger averted.
Whyte trying to control but Koivu is working from the bottom.
Whyte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koivu trying to keep a closed guard but Whyte is proving a slippery customer.
Whyte throwing strikes from guard but Koivu blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivu wants to sweep but no luck.
Whyte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koivu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koivu misses with a double jab.
Whyte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koivu sprawls well initially but Whyte persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koivu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Whyte.
Whyte trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivu is trying to control the position but Whyte postures up.
Whyte preventing the sweep.
Whyte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whyte thows a big elbow that misses.
Koivu has his hands on Whyte's head, controlling the position.
Whyte has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koivu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whyte shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koivu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Whyte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koivu trying to control the position.
Whyte working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whyte won't allow Koivu to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whyte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whyte postures up in Koivu's guard and throws a big left but Koivu blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Whyte dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whyte moves away from the strike by Koivu.
A swing and a miss from Koivu.
Whyte fails with a takedown attempt.
Koivu lands with a cross.
Simppa Koivu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whyte shoots in but Koivu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koivu scores with a jab to the body.
Koivu stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Whyte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koivu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whyte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koivu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koivu throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Koivu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koivu.
Koivu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koivu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koivu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koivu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koivu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Whyte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koivu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koivu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Koivu.
Whyte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koivu scores with a nice strike.
Koivu lands a nice looking body shot.
Koivu scores with a punch to the head.
Whyte is rocked!
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Whyte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koivu cracks Whyte with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Whyte tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Koivu pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Whyte is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simppa Koivu!
Simppa Koivu is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Let the bodies hit the floor. Cobra has chosen Rooster as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown throws a series of punches but Cobra avoids them all with ease.
Cobra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobra fails with a takedown attempt.
Cobra tries to clinch up.
Cobra takes one to the side of the head.
Cobra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cobra has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Cobra manages to pass to side control!
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Cobra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cobra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cobra in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cobra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Cobra controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to buck Cobra off but Cobra is having none of it.
Cobra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown tries to buck Cobra off but Cobra is having none of it.
Cobra is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cobra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cobra is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cobra is working away from the top position though.
Cobra is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Cobra is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Cobra looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown leaves Cobra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jordan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Cobra.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Cobra.
Cobra misses with a wild body shot.
Cobra throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cobra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cobra throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Cobra is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Cobra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cobra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cobra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brown trying to control the position but Cobra is working away.
Brown tries for a kimura but Cobra is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Brown will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cobra wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown advances position into side control!
Cobra sneaks back into half guard.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Cobra defends it.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Cobra is trying to get back to full guard.
Cobra is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cobra avoid being mounted?
Cobra preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra manages to get to full guard.
Cobra wants to sweep but no luck.
Cobra working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Cobra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cobra manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Cobra's guard.
Cobra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cobra is breathing heavily.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cobra keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Cobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cobra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cobra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Cobra's legs - danger averted.
Cobra working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cobra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Cobra's legs - danger averted.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cobra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cobra has escaped and now he's on top!
Cobra trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Cobra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobra drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Cobra off! Cobra jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown controlling Cobra's posture.
Brown working for a triangle but Cobra defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cobra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cobra lands a couple of elbows.
Cobra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobra stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jordan Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brown looks to throw the jab but Cobra is out of range.
Cobra with a lazy takedown attempt
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown postures up in Cobra's guard and throws a big left but Cobra blocks it.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cobra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Cobra's legs - danger averted.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Cobra's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cobra manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cobra lands a big elbow.
Cobra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Cobra isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobra working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Brown turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Cobra off and cradles Brown's limp body as Cobra celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). King Cobra!
King Cobra is the new light heavyweight champion!
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